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Mafia King: A Mafia Royals Novella Kindle Edition

by Rachel Van Dyken (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 550 ratings
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Mafia Royals series…

One of the first rules they give you when you're undercover—never fall for the enemy.
I didn't just fall for the enemy.
I became what I was supposed to hate.
What's worse: I fell in love with one.
I live a double life, and both sides know it's only a matter of time before I'm forced to choose.
Rebirth through mafia blood.
Or death at the hands of the very government I swore to protect.
I have one more job before my time's up.
I just wish it was anything but babysitting a mafia princess who's half my size but knows how to pack such a brutal punch I worry about my ability to have children.
Tin's small but terrifying.
And I'm her new bodyguard while we all go on a much-needed vacation.
I just have to stick to the plan.
And remember rule number one.
And stop kissing her.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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“I knew when I read the blurb I couldn't wait to read it and it did not disappoint in the least. This was so good! I'd definitely recommend it.” - Give Me All the Books

“Love me some Mafia Royal. Rachel Van Dyken has done it again! 5 star and a must read!” - Reads to Breathe

“This is a well written flawless fast paced story, which is filled with angst, secrets, loyalty, engaging and relatable characters, and love, which all leads to a steamy and enjoyable all-consuming read.” - Wendy’s Book Blog

“For a novella there was a lot packed into these pages. I never tire of these five families!” - Mom’s Guilty Pleasure

“This novella is filled with love, friendships, angst, twists, secrets and humour and I am certain that like me, you’ll not want to put this story down once you’ve started reading it.” - Literary Lust
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Rachel Van Dyken is a Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and number one New York Times bestselling author of Regency, paranormal, and contemporary romances. Her books include Stealing Her in the Covet series; the Red Card novels, Risky Play and Kickin’ It; her Liars, Inc., series; and her Wingmen Inc. series, which has been optioned for film. A fan of The Bachelor, Starbucks coffee, and Swedish Fish (not necessarily in that order), Rachel lives in Idaho with her husband and her adorable son. For more information about Rachel’s books and events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087WMX9V7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 1001 Dark Nights Press (April 27, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 27, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1024 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 126 pages
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Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books ranging from new adult romance to mafia romance to paranormal & fantasy romance. With over four million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs.

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RVD, I bow to you!!!! YOU ARE PHENOMENAL!!!!
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RVD, I bow to you!!!! YOU ARE PHENOMENAL!!!!
Tank and Kartini’s storyline was magnificent!!!! RVD, I bow to you!!!! YOU ARE PHENOMENAL!!!! I loved every single page of this book!!! Rachel Van Dyken is right up there with some of my all time favorite authors of all time, and I get my favorite trope from her?!? Double win!!!!! Excellent read, from an excellent author!!!!
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Heather F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such an engaging story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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Rachel Van Dyken has a way of writing that just sucks you in from the outset. I'm so wrapped up in what happens with the families within this world and I was so ready for Mafia King!

Tank has been undercover for some time and the time has come for him to choose the family or the FBI. He is given one last assignment to protect Kartini during the two-week family vacation where he will need to make the ultimate sacrifice if needed.

Kartini, also known as Tiny, may be small in size and stature, but there is nothing small about her personality. She is a mafia princess and has learned from the best. One of her favorite things to do is to ruffle the feathers of the "old man", Tank.

Tank and Tiny are the epitome of fireworks! She loves to give him a hard time and all he wants to do is do his job all while trying to stay out of the line of fire of her father. They push each others buttons without a doubt, which just ups the heat factor!

I was never a big mafia fan until I found RVD and her books. She has a way of crafting these characters that makes you invest in them and care about what happens to them. I eagerly look forward to each and every release!
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5.0 out of 5 stars “I love her, but I hate her.”
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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The more I read from this series, the more I want. I can’t get enough of this booķ world and these characters! This one may be a novella, but it has just as much drama, steąm, and heart as the full-length novels in the series.

The time has come for Tank to decide where his loyalty lies, either with the Family or the FBI. But first, he has one last assignment: to protect Karitini (Tıny) Abandonato on the two-week family vacation. He's tasked with staying close to her, keeping her safe, and sacrıficing his life for her, should it be necessary.

Tıny may be small in stature, but her personality is larger than life, and she's definitely not one to mess with. She is a mafıa princess, after all. And she loves nothing better than to wind Tank up and give him as much trouble as possible.

Tıny and Tank are the epitome of a love/hąte relationship. I'll warn you, stay back out of range, because the sparks arcing between these two put the best Fourth of July fıreworks display to shame. Tank is just trying to do his job (and avoid being offed by Tıny's father) and his strongest emotion when it comes to Tıny is exasperation. It's all he can do to keep the wıld princess who acts like she has a deąth wish out of trouble.

I’ve never been a fan of mafıa romance, but R V D changed that for me. She has an amazing way of humanizing her characters. They may be part of the underworld and may not blink an eye at wet work, but they steąl your heart in an instant and make you want to swear your own oath to the Family. You can check out the series and start anywhere, and this novella is a good way to dip your toes in this world. This story will steąl your breath, bĺow your mind, and leave you on a euphoric high. It will be one of your best reads this year, so run to the 1-Click and start reading today!
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Maria Howard
4.0 out of 5 stars 4.3 stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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This is an amazing series. Even though these are young characters, it isn't a young romance. These characters are mature and it feels contemporary. I have been waiting for Tank's story since he was first introduced, and even more so after I read Chase and Annie's story. There was just something about the character and I was excited when I found out he would be getting his story told, even if just a novella.

This book was great and brought me back to the world that I love. These characters and their parents from the previous series are life. I love their interactions and humor. There is violence but it plays well with the lives of the characters. It wouldn't make sense to have a mafia world without having that violence. I enjoyed Tank and the very fine line he was walking. I knew where, ultimately, his loyalties would lie and it was fun to see him make that decision.

This being a novella, it did lack some of the depth that I wanted as well as smooth transitions. I get it, this doesn't have the space for that. However, it is a good introduction, as is the point of 1001 Dark Night stories, of this author, her writing style, and the amazing characters. Even though Tiny and Tank was missing that depth their story was still fierce and I know that I will get to see funny cameos in future books. Highly recommend anything that this author writes and this series (the parents series too)
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Chelsea Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Tiny and Tank!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
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Mafia King by Rachel Van Dyken
Reviewer: Chelsea
Rating: 5 stars!!

More mafia from the Queen!! I have loved this series since book one, I also loved the original series with the parents. This is Kartini and Tanks story.

I didn’t know how to feel about Tank, I mean he’s liked Serena and Annie before Kartini but I fell for him with Kartini!! Tank knows his days of straddling the line between the FBI and the mafia are limited, he knows he will need to make a choice, but he has one more assignment first, the assignment get information from Kartini about some missing FBI agents.

Kartini has changed in the last year, she had no choice. She was ‘made’ before she was ready, she has guilt and nightmares from the experienced but also so much blame on Tank, that doesn’t stop her list for him though.

I loved these two together so dang much!! I loved that Tank was a safe place for Tiny, and I also loved that Tiny gave Tank a place to really not put on a mask. My only wish was that we got for more the ending! I knew this was a novella but I’m so greedy when it comes to Rachel’s mafia world I will always want more!! The next book in the series is a full length and I have a feeling my heart may not be able to take it!!

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~Chelsea
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Allyson Cohoon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to the mafia royals
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2021
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Another great story in the continuing saga that is eagle elite. If you have been reading this series this one ties in nicely with all the others without giving away what is to come!!
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Mz T-Bash
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bodygaurd and the Mafia Princess
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2021
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MAFIA KING
Mafia Royals #3.5
Rachel Van Dyken
1001 Dark Nights Novella

POV:Dual                          
Tank & Kartini (Tiny)      

This can be read as a standalone. But best enjoyed read in order.
If you're new to this author it's a great taster to get your teeth in to.
If you're familiar it's a wee bonus catch up treat for you.

Kartini Abandonato is the apple of her Father's (Serigo Abandonato, Made Man, Dr for one of the top Mafia Crime Families of the Cosa Nostra) eye. His eldest daughter. She may be tiny, shy, but now has a fork tongue.
Ever since that night a year ago, everything changed in her. She's more closed off, has her gaurd up. Moves to the beat of her own drums.

Now Tank (FBI agent that's infiltrated the Family, but is also part mafia by blood via his deceased parents) is now Kartini's new bodygaurd.
He's figured that these people who have taken him in are more loyal than any agent he's come across.

These two are like two barking dogs towards one another. The chemistry is pouring from them.
Can poor Tank keep up with this tiny piranha and keep her safe?
He's in a jamb between the very government he's sworn to abide by or loyalty to family, to blood, to the girl he's fallen for.

Since the incident, Kartini has shut off her naive teenage crush she's had on Tank.
She doesn't feel like her Father's princess anymore.
She feels broken.
Can Tank find out what's going on with her?
Will he break down her walls and mend her?
Will they admit their true feelings for one another?

This is such a great read!
The one liners, the threats, the banter between the families is amazing.
Junior with his jabs at Valerian, to Maksim and Kings duo, they're so funny, they're such a laugh. I love them! I love them all.
This group of friends/cousins/family have each other's backs, and they know what loyalty is.
Blood In, No Out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Short but delicious
Reviewed in Australia on June 6, 2022
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Short but delicious

He had a choice to make, but was it ever really a choice?
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Marian Chawner
5.0 out of 5 stars The passed can haunt you
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2021
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Great to get Tank and Kartina’s story from this second generation Elite Mafia. Can be read possibly as a stand alone. Old characters, both first and second generation scatter the book, with interest, drama , humour and compassion. Tank has to decide to leave his FBI, family for his DeLange/Abandonato or village ca versa. His love for Kartini continues to torture him. Serghi Kartina’s Dad is worried about her, as her overhaul character has changed. Eventually she relaxes her long time attraction to Tank and confides the reason to him. It is full of passion, and descriptive characters to keep the reader transfixed. A great short story , linking in many characters .
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Danny J
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2021
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I really enjoyed this latest instalment from the Mafia Royals series. Tank and Tiny were just delightful together. I loved their banter but more so I loved the quiet emotional times that they shared. This was a short read but it was packed full of drama, action, romance and delivered a lovely punch of humour. I have to say I read this straight through and found the story to be addictive. My only grumble is that I wish this had been a longer story as I felt there was loads more ground that could have been covered from this story/couple. That said, I love this series and this was a great read.
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